Agribusiness & Food

Interview: Growing an agriculture business in Africa

Published by Staff Writer on 8 October 2010

Nick Goble, Pannar Seed’s regional manager for Africa, talked to How we made it in Africa about the company’s operations and how to successfully invest in the continent’s agriculture sector.

American firm to buy South Africa’s Pannar Seed

Published by Staff Writer on 4 October 2010

Pioneer Hi-Bred, a US-based agricultural business, and Pannar Seed, a South African-based seed company, recently announced an agreement for Pioneer to purchase a majority share of Pannar.

Large-scale agriculture operations should recognise the interests of small-scale farmers.

Interview: Financing cocoa in Ghana

Published by Staff Writer on 25 September 2010

Stanbic Bank Ghana this week confirmed that a record number of commitments have been secured for Ghana Cocoa Board’s 17th annual pre-export finance facility.

How to acquire land for agriculture in Uganda

Published by Staff Writer on 20 September 2010

Question: I’m thinking of establishing a large-scale organic agriculture project in Uganda. What is the process involved in acquiring land for this? Submitted by D.K. Ross, United Kingdom

Southern Sudan new battlefield for brewers

Published by Claude Harding on 15 September 2010

SABMiller, the world’s second largest brewer, and East African Breweries have both announced plans to boost their presence in Southern Sudan.

Business Advice: I’m looking for agricultural land in Uganda

Published by Staff Writer on 10 September 2010

I’m looking for government land for agriculture. How can I get land for agriculture in Uganda?

Interview with Zim farmers in Nigeria

Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 September 2010

In 2004 a group of Zimbabwean farmers were invited to start with commercial agriculture in Nigeria. Jaco Maritz caught up with Graham and Judy Hatty to find out how things are going.

East African Breweries follows in SABMiller footsteps with Sudan brewery

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 August 2010

East African Breweries Ltd is set to establish a brewery in Southern Sudan. EABL plans to build a 700,000 hectolitre (hl) plant in Juba, Southern Sudan, which can be expanded to 1 million hl.

Malawi's demand for beef and dairy products cannot currently be met by local production.

Opportunities in Malawi’s livestock industry

Published by Staff Writer on 30 August 2010

Potential exists to invest in Malawi’s livestock industry. The most significant oppportunities are in cattle farming for meat products and milk production as well as other dairy produce.

Olam to set up new cocoa processing facility in Cote d’Ivoire

Published by Claude Harding on 29 August 2010

Olam International has announced that it will invest US$43.5 million in Cote d’Ivoire to set up a cocoa processing facility in Abidjan.

SABMiller to double production in Southern Sudan

Published by Staff Writer on 26 August 2010

SABMiller has announced that it is doubling the size of its existing brewery operations in Juba and has introduced a soft drinks range and bottled water product into the country.

Overview: Zimbabwe’s sugar industry

Published by Nontando Sibanda on 26 August 2010

Nontando Sibanda, an analyst at Imara, looks at Zimbabwe’s sugar industry

Spar opens shop in Nigeria; Shoprite not fazed

Published by Claude Harding on 25 August 2010

International retail network, Spar, has opened its first outlet in Nigeria according to a report in Business Day. Spar has partnered with Nigerian retail chain Park ‘n’ Shop, owned by the Artee Group.

Shoprite’s African expansion hit by lack of investment in property

Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 August 2010

South Africa-based retailer Shoprite Holdings’ expansion into the rest of Africa was over the past year hampered by a lack of investment in retail space.

Agribusiness & Food

Interview: Growing an agriculture business in Africa

American firm to buy South Africa’s Pannar Seed

Interview: Financing cocoa in Ghana

How to acquire land for agriculture in Uganda

Southern Sudan new battlefield for brewers

Business Advice: I’m looking for agricultural land in Uganda

Interview with Zim farmers in Nigeria

East African Breweries follows in SABMiller footsteps with Sudan brewery

Opportunities in Malawi’s livestock industry

Olam to set up new cocoa processing facility in Cote d’Ivoire

SABMiller to double production in Southern Sudan

Overview: Zimbabwe’s sugar industry

Spar opens shop in Nigeria; Shoprite not fazed

Shoprite’s African expansion hit by lack of investment in property

10 business ideas to pursue in Africa: Packaging, baked goods, affordable housing and more

Eight business ventures in Africa worth considering in 2022

Agribusiness and food opportunities in Africa – chilli, catfish, cassava and more

Empty houses litter Nigeria’s cities despite housing crisis

Exporting chillies from Uganda to Europe: How this entrepreneur built her business

Ghana: The story of a coconut company that exports throughout the world

Where to invest in Africa: Report reveals top 10 economies

Zambia: Seven companies cashing in on agribusiness opportunities

Ghana: Entrepreneur capitalises on demand for processed cassava products

Zambia: Investor highlights promising business opportunities

For Africa’s manufacturers, going green may offer profits

Kenyan nutritious instant meal company targets the mass market

Nigeria: He led TikTok’s entry into Africa, now he’s building his own fintech start-up

Passion fruit: Rwanda well positioned to capture market share in Europe

Nigerian food-processing company builds own machinery to scale up production

Cameroon: Entrepreneur returns home from Europe to start fintech company

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